Psych | RN
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens Nursing Job in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Advance your nursing career as a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) with this locum tenens opportunity in Holyoke, MA. Join a leading behavioral health facility and provide compassionate care to diverse patient populations, including adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics. Located in the scenic Pioneer Valley, Holyoke offers a vibrant community and excellent work-life balance for healthcare professionals seeking Massachusetts nursing jobs.
Behavioral Health RN Job Details
- Location: Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040
- Facility: Behavioral Health Division (104-bed hospital across five units)
- Employment Type: Locum tenens (travel RN contract)
- Start Date: October 6, 2025
- End Date: January 5, 2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,840
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Float Requirement: Yes, between adult, pediatric, and geriatric behavioral health units
- Electronic Health Record: Cerner
- Dress Code: Blue scrubs
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
- BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate or Bachelor’s degree)
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health nursing
- Experience working with adult and pediatric behavioral health patients
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation)
- Develop and coordinate individualized nursing care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Monitor and communicate changes in patients’ clinical status to physicians and supervisors
- Participate in discharge planning and patient education
- Float between adult, geriatric, and pediatric behavioral health units as needed
- Deliver compassionate care for patients with psychiatric diagnoses such as schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, and anxiety
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:
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